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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.68, 14,290.08 and 6,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.68, 14,290.08 and 6,635.84 is: 9,153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.68 : 14,290.08 = 6,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.68/14,290.08 = 6,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.68x = 14,290.08 × 6,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.68x = 94,826,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,826,684.47/10,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.44

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